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1972 Triumph TR6

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Roger

When I was in high school, this was my dream car. Even the color, although I’d rather have a tan than a black interior. I knew someday I’d own one. I was wrong. And if I could choose any car … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Park Conservatory

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Roger

After touring the zoo, we took a stroll through the Lincoln Park Conservatory. The greenhouse was built in 1895 to display exotic plants and to grow plants for the Chicago Park District.

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Lincoln Park Zoo

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Roger

My niece and nephew came up for a visit. On July 1, we headed to Chicago and spent a day in and around Lincoln Park. Of course, we did the zoo, and of course, it rained. The animals put on … Continue reading →

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Sears Tower — Foggy Day

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger
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Chicago Architecture Foundation

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Roger

After touring the Chicago River Museum, I grabbed a quick lunch at McDonald’s by the Wrigley Building, then headed south on Michigan Avenue. It was raining hard, and the further I walked, the harder it came down. The day before, … Continue reading →

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